How Suppression Works When Removal Fails
When something negative shows up in Google search results, your first move is usually to try and remove it. But what if that fails? Not all content can be deleted, especially if it doesn’t break any rules. That’s where suppression comes in. Suppression lets you take control of your search results—even when you can’t delete […]
How to Fix Search Results After Identity Theft
Identity theft doesn’t just affect your bank account or credit score—it can also damage your online reputation. Stolen information can lead to fake profiles, fraudulent reviews, or even criminal records showing up when people search your name. But you don’t have to let identity theft define your search results. Here’s how to fix them. More […]
How to Remove a Phone Number from Google
If your phone number is showing up in Google search results, it can be a serious privacy risk. Whether it’s on a directory site, a social media profile, or an old forum post, anyone who Googles your name can find it. But you don’t have to leave it there. Here’s how to remove your phone […]
How to Remove Your Address from Google
If your home address is showing up in Google search results, it’s a serious privacy risk. Anyone can find it with a quick search—whether it’s in an online directory, a public document, or a social media profile. But you don’t have to leave it there. Here’s how to remove your address from Google fast. More […]
How You Can Remove a Bad Business Listing
If your business has a bad listing online—whether it’s inaccurate, outdated, or full of negative reviews—it can hurt your reputation and drive customers away. But you’re not stuck with it. Here’s how you can remove or fix a bad business listing fast. More DB Insights: How to Remove Google Search Results Why Bad Business Listings Are […]
What Is a DMCA Takedown and When to Use It?
If someone has copied your content and it’s now showing up in Google search or on another website, a DMCA takedown may be the fastest way to get it removed. The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is a U.S. law that protects creators from online copyright violations. If someone publishes your original work without permission, […]
Is It Possible to Remove Links Permanently?
If something negative appears in your Google results, you might be wondering—can this be removed permanently, or will it come back later? The answer depends on where the content is hosted, what it contains, and how it was removed. In some cases, links can be taken down forever. In others, they can only be hidden—or […]
Top 5 Types of Content Google May Remove
Google doesn’t remove everything just because you ask. But under certain policies, Google will remove specific types of sensitive or harmful content from its search results. If you’re trying to clean up your search presence, knowing what qualifies can save you time—and help you target the right removal strategy. Here are the top 5 types […]
How to Combine Suppression and Legal Removal Tactics
When you’re dealing with harmful search results, relying on just one tactic usually isn’t enough. To protect your reputation fully, it’s often smarter to combine legal removal efforts with suppression strategies. Here’s how to do it step-by-step. More DB Insights: How to Remove Google Search Results 1. Why Use Both Strategies? Some content can be removed […]
What Is De-Indexing?
If a negative link is showing up in Google search results, one way to make it disappear is through de-indexing. De-indexing doesn’t remove the content from the internet—but it does remove it from Google’s search index, which means it no longer appears in search results. Most people never see it again. Here’s what you need […]